Birds Of Passage Stones Throw Records and jukebox operator

and jukebox operator

George Otsuka

Netherlands

it's the sound of English folk colliding head-on with the golden-era music of 1970s West Africa and the Caribbean

Birds Of Passage Stones Throw Records and jukebox operatorReleased in 1987, Sadao Watanabes Birds of Passage is a polished standout in the realm of 1980s jazz fusion, showcasing the Japanese alto saxophonist's transition into a more accessible, melodious style. The album is defined by its breezy, atmospheric production and clean arrangements, often leaning into the "smooth jazz" aesthetic while maintaining a rhythmic complexity influenced by Watanabes fondness for Brazilian music.